Precision Grinder Second Shift (HLG)

About the role

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Precision Grinder on the Hone, Lap, and Grind (HLG) Team at our Burbank, CA location. This is a second shift position with hours Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM; overtime may adjust start and/or extend end time and flexibility to work overtime and weekends is required.

About Crane

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Our products are found in engines, landing gear, satellites, medical implants, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems. Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Burbank facility helps stop aircraft safely. The Burbank site is home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, producing brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions used on tens of thousands of aircraft worldwide.

Precision Grinder Level I – Essential Functions

• Performs basic outside diameter (OD) and surface grinding operations using manual or basic CNC cylindrical OD grinders that are already set up
• Uses micrometers and similar gages to verify results for thickness and diameter
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of GD&T; able to review work instructions and reference blueprints as needed
• Uses basic collets, chucks, and v-blocks that have been specified and configured by a Level II/III associate or subject matter expert
• Understands measurements and offset arithmetic within 0.0001"
• Completes all required inspection and in-process verification paperwork to ensure traceability
• Observes condition of tooling and escalates any out-of-family conditions for review
• Operates equipment, pauses jobs as needed, and escalates concerns to ensure safety and first-time quality
• Documents and applies feedback from Level II/III associates to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency requirements

Precision Grinder Level I – Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Machine shop or similar work environment preferred but not required
• Knowledge: Computation and analysis comprehension in support of GD&T requirements and basic gaging practices required
• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated mechanical aptitude strongly desired
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: May require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered under ITAR

Precision Grinder Level II – Essential Functions

• Performs basic setup, daily maintenance, and troubleshooting of CNC OD grinders and manual grinding machines
• Uses specialized gauges to verify cylindricity, surface finish, and other characteristics (profilometers, air gauges, laser micrometers, camber gauges, etc.)
• Makes minor adjustments to ensure cylindricity (taper) and surface finish requirements are met; may replace grinding wheels
• Able to correlate machine settings with size, cylindricity, and surface finish results; makes minor adjustments and consults with Level III technicians
• Selects and modifies tooling and part holding/fixturing techniques for moderately complex jobs
• Highly proficient in computing machine offsets, clearances, taper, and similar characteristics; uses data to make in-process adjustments
• Meets precise engineering blueprint requirements with implied cylindricity requirements within 0.000050"
• Completes all required inspection and in-process verification paperwork to ensure traceability
• Dresses and modifies wheels, forms, drives, and other media/tooling; adjusts equipment as needed and verifies results
• Assists Level I associates to ensure consistent results; may support training and help document NCR details

Precision Grinder Level II – Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum two years of experience with precision ground assemblies
• Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T, Gaging Practices, Grinding Media
• Skills/Abilities: Manual and CNC grinding and related gaging and computational skills
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: May require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered under ITAR
• Preferred Qualifications: CNC grinding equipment experience using FANUC or equivalent controls

Precision Grinder Level III – Essential Functions

• Performs setup, daily maintenance, and in-depth troubleshooting of ID/OD grinders, form grinders, and similar specialized equipment
• Performs call grind and functionally verifies hardware using flow benches, specialized gauges, leakage measurements, and advanced analysis/computation
• Assists in the development of new routings and techniques; selects feeds, speeds, and media to ensure blueprint requirements are met
• Configures/baselines machine settings and media to achieve the tightest tolerance requirements; collaborates with engineering and internal customers
• Collaborates with manufacturing engineering and tool designers to support complex operations and achieve most precise blueprint requirements
• Highly proficient in computing machine offsets, clearances, taper, and similar characteristics; uses data to make in-process adjustments
• Meets precise engineering blueprint requirements and reports results with a measurement resolution approaching 0.000010"
• Completes all required inspection and in-process verification paperwork to ensure traceability
• Selects, specifies, and may assist in ordering new media and developing new tooling
• Partners with other Level IIIs, subject matter experts, supervision, and support functions to ensure safe and efficient operation; may support training of Level I and II associates

Precision Grinder Level III – Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum five years of experience with precision ground assemblies
• Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T, Gaging Practices, Grinding Media
• Skills/Abilities: Manual and CNC grinding and related gaging and computational skills
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: May require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered under ITAR

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment requiring safety equipment such as eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps, and any other required PPE
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs; flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Standing: 0% | Sitting: 100%
• Lifting/Pushing: up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of microscope and computer
• Workspace: clean bench

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off accrued from day one plus 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment

Pay

• Precision Grinder Level I: $29.39 to $37.29 per hour base rate
• Precision Grinder Level II: $36.28 to $46.89 per hour base rate
• Precision Grinder Level III: $42.70 to $54.65 per hour base rate
• Second shift openings are eligible for a 10% shift differential; training on first shift is paid at base rate until transition to second shift